I was sitting at my desk at work today and one of the role models in my life stopped by, telling my that she had some ideas for titles for my blog. I was of course delighted that 1. she reads my blogs 2. She thought enough about me to know I would be completely open to her thoughts. "My Gratitude List" was her second idea she gave me....and it is fabulous!! I know that everyone reading this has had a bad day and when it's one of those days that is so bad and you wish it would just be over....STOP! That's right stop!Take a deep breathe and here's the big one...ready? I challenge you to be thankful for 5 things in your life. Pull out the pen or pencil or do it up computer style....but write it down. Write down 5 things you can be thankful for.
Ok, so here goes folks:
1. I am thankful for my children. Situations and circumstances in my life may have not always been perfect but I have two wonderful children, each with their own distinct personalities and opinions and though some days think the younger years were easier I would not trade them or the memories that they make for anything.
2. I am thankful for my husband. My husband, my best friend is a strong support in my life. We have made it through some really dark days together. When I am down he is there to lift me up, when he is down I in turn lift him up. This is a marriage, this is a friendship. It definitely has not been an easy road and I am sure there are lots more bumps and pot holes alone the way but together we keep each other going in the right direction. Each of us gives 100%, each of us loves, trusts, and encourages the other.
3. I am thankful for my family. Without my family behind me every step of the way throughout my life I would not be where I am today. There has always been support in abundance from my parents. Encouragement and positive enforcement....finish school, return to college, graduate with honours, find a new job, buy a house....they have been my greatest supporters throught my life. Sometimes not agreeing with my decisions but supporting me with love and trust. My brother, his support as my brother and as a pastor is a strength that always makes me feel I am able to accomplish anything I set as a goal. My extended family, my cousin and my sister -in- law are special supporters, kind words, encouraging spirits, understanding and caring are some of their many wonderful qualities that I know stand behind me. My mother - in - law, now I know people are groaning, but the truth is in past times we have not agreed on many things and were often at other ended of the spectrum. We have an understanding, that to be extended family we must find a way to create a relationship that is supportive of one another. Her support and understanding along with her love is felt and welcomed.
4. I am thankful for my doctor. Now I know this one might seem odd but my doctor is wonderful! She is a bright, warm, caring and genuinely compassionate woman. She is excellent at her job, knows her patients and how to deal with the many health issues that can come along. Is open to listening to her patients and will find out information and take the extra minute to make sure the patient has said what they need to and feels understood. She has an incredible attiutude and exudes positive energy. Her receptionist, the wonderful miss "B" we will call her is a breathe of fresh air when it comes to dealing with people in the health care system. Miss "B" is polite, courteous, organized and efficient. I am so thankful to have a doctor let alone have the most excellent one in Ontario!!! with the best staff! Hats of to you wonderful ladies!
5. I am thankful for my faith. I believe in God. I am not saying you have to or that whatever your beliefs maybe are incorrect I am just saying I believe in God. I believe that if it wasn't for God I would not have these things to be thankful for. God has a plan for my life, in that plan he allowed my husband into my life, my children to be born, my brother and his family to move closer to our family, my cousin to live close to us, my fabulous doctor to be found. I believe without my faith in God I would be a nervous wreck. I have the faith to head strong into this surgery and come out of it on top and doing well! Faith is the confident belief or trust in the truth or trustworthiness of a person, concept or thing! I believe!
Wow, I have to tell you how good it feels to think about and write down the things you are thankful for! By the time you complete your list of 5 things your bad day shouldn't be looking so bad anymore. Remember friends
The only limits in our life are those we impose on ourselves.
- Bob Proctor
Steph
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